my dad works in a med office, he pretty much is the main doc boss the only people higher than him is the guy that owns the building. everybody in that office drives nice cars even the damn receptionist girls. in their driveway you see every car is either a BMW, or mercedes benz, and one lexus and one honda accord (my dads). i went to visit dad at work yesterday and i see a lady from the building going outside saying someone parked their honda in a private parking spot and wanted to get it towed. she didn't know my dad drove it everyone there thinks my dad drives a benz S class or something. when they found out it was my dad's they were shocked. why doesn't my dad want to buy a more expensive car? it kind of makes him look worse with a honda if he is the boss that people lower than him drive a better car. should he buy a benz or something to look better in front of his workers or what?
2007-05-30 07:21:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
btw i'm 19 and i pay my own money for college i don't ask my parents, i own my own business i don't need their help
2007-05-30 07:31:42 · update #1
If he is happy with the car he is driving, why should he change to impress others? Having a nice expensive car does not mean you are rich, and having a cheaper car does not mean you are poor.
Sam Walton (founder of Wal Mart) drove an old pickup truck!
Only people who are shallow judge others on the cost of their cars (or clothing).Your dad is spending his money wisely.
I drive an old Pontiac as a daily driver. I could go out today and buy a brand new luxury vehicle (for cash) but I do not see the need! If someone wants to think less of me because I drive a cheap car, then that is their problem.
2007-05-30 07:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone else.
Your father is being practical. Who cares about going in debt to keep up with the Jones' when he's saving his money for something that will be alot nicer in the long run.
Just because you have money doesn't mean you have to spend it. Im 19 years old and through hard work, I have $60k of my own money that ive invested and profited from in my bank account right now and I'm not running out to buy a new car or anything. Im very happy with my plain old 2001 honda civic.
Rather than wasting that money on some DUBBBBS or a sweeeeet ricer body kit, I plan on investing the money I have into stocks.
Just remember kid, just because someone is driving a nice car or has a nice house, it doesnt mean they are rich. 99% of the time those people are going knee deep into debt to purchase something they cant really afford and it will take them years to pay off, whereas the people who save their money and use their head will have that new condo on the beach paid for in cash and will be able to retire at 45.
2007-05-30 07:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First lesson: Your dad is always right. Trying to convince him that he is wrong is a waste of time. He's been around a lot longer, knows more than you do & is probably alot of more stubborn that you are. Disagreeing with the person who has the money only puts you on the opposite side of the fence & makes it harder for you to get more money. Second lesson: Always agree with the person who you want something from. Carefully listen to the stories of how he used to earn his allowance. Tell him what a GREAT dad he is & how much you appreciate any money he provides you with. This is called schmoozing. Third lesson: If you really want more cash, ask him how you can "earn it" from him. Agree to "work" more around the house or in the yard. Pull some weeds, wash the car, do something to show him how you are "trying to be JUST LIKE HIM so you can EARN the money." He might be super impressed. Dads want your love & respect. Trying to follow in his frugal footsteps will make him PROUD. Fourth lesson: Money is tight right now for everyone. Understand that everything that adults have to buy (food, gasoline, electricity, water) is costing more & more. Some kids don't even get $2.00. Some kids live in the streets or inside cars. They are hungry & have to go to soup kitchens to get an occasional meal. Appreciate what you have & how hard your dad is working to take care of you & everyone else in the family. Fifth lesson: If you are old enough, consider a paper route. If you ask for some help from your parents, maybe you can have a garage sale to sell some of your unwanted or outgrown toys/clothes. Some kids can even sell on eBay, if their parents help them get started. Finally, your dad is trying to teach you an important lesson about money. You'll appreciate it when you get older. For now, it's a pain in the rump - but when you get older you'll probably learn to respect a dollar more than some kid who's clueless about money. Those people get into debt & have a hard time paying their bills. Your dad is being strict, but learn the lesson now & appreciate his guidance & love.
2016-04-01 05:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is a smart man. He understands the difference between living well and being wealthy.
Wealthy people do not become wealthy by spending it all on fancy cars and a high lifestyle. They get wealthy by living beneath their means and saving / investing the rest.
Those other people, including the receptionist you mentioned, probably have little actual wealth, and probably are in debt.
There is nothing wrong with a Honda. As long as it looks nice, is comfortable, reliable and gets him where he's going, that's all he really needs, isn't it?
I recommend you read a book called "The Millionaire Next Door." It studied wealthy people and how they got that way. Your dad fits the profile.
2007-05-30 08:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's a really crappy way to think. I applaud your father for not being like all the other workers. Just because your dad has a nice job, that doesn't mean he should be driving a top of the line car. Maybe he thinks his car is just fine and he doesn't need to drive an expensive car just to be considered high class. Life isn't about how much money you have and what kind of cars you drive. That's really superficial.
2007-05-30 08:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Teia 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your dad knows the value of the dollar and that is what is really important in life. It doesn't matter what people think....as long as he is comfortable or happy with his decisions then so be it.....some very wealthy people are a little eccentric and that's what makes us all different. Imagine a world where all the people compete for status and money and who has what new expensive toy? Well, that's how some people think and that's not what really counts in life. Live a little and you'll see....your dad can be who he is and not apologize.
2007-05-30 07:32:05 · answer #6 · answered by miatalise12560 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why you think mercs are that good I had a new one and it was so crap I sent it back. BMW's are so common everyone has one and thinks thats the car to get, boring! And as for a LEXUS thats just a posh Toyota not much different from your Dads reliable Honda!! Don't lose any sleep over it!
2007-05-30 07:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no ,it doesn't make him look bad,he,s a very wise person,he only drives what he needs,if he felt he needed a nicer car he would buy one,he,s conservative,and that's a good way to be,a lot of other people need to be like him also,people who buy nice cars just to impress other people usually don't have that much money to deal with,your dad drives a moderate car,that's all he feels that he needs,and this makes him a very wise person,it doesn't matter what sets in the drive way ,as long as he likes it that's what counts,and if other people think differently about it then I'm sure he don't mind,good luck hope this helps.
2007-05-30 07:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That could be exactly WHY your dad has money. He doesn't blow it on things he doesn't NEED. If he's satisfied driving a Honda Accord, good for him. If it gets him from point A to point B, who cares what it looks like. Stop being so superficial and materialistic.
2007-05-30 07:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Shannon L - Gavin's Mommy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you Dad is financially wise he probably has a better idea of how to handle his money. Buying stuff to impress people is a serious waste of money. Warren Buffet, the second richest man in the world, lives in a home he bought decades ago when he was just struggling.
2007-05-30 07:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by lenshure 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋